LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 April 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

It is announced in a Gazette notice that Summer Time will end at 2 o’clock (New Zealand Standard Time) in the morning of Sunday, April 25.

“I have had a talk with the leaders of the Democrat Party, and they are not going to run a party at the next election,” said the Hon. A. Hamilton, Leader of the National Party, in his address at Geraldine.

A Press Association message from Hokitika, stated that William Handysides, builder, Hari Hari, was. admitted to hospital with a fracture of the pelvis, as the result of a heavy door falling on him.

The Wellington City Engineer (Mr. K. E. Luke) is to visit Australia to study traffic problems, building, and street works. In view of the latest developments in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide it was stated at a meeting of the Wellington City Council last evening, that the cost of sending Mr. Luke to gain a first-hand knowledge of these undertakings would be money well spent. —Press Association.

The marked decrease in the incidence of enteric fever in New Zealand in recent years was mentioned by Dr. T. Fletcher Telford (Medical Officer of Health for the CanterburyWestland district) in an address last evening to members of the Canterbury branch of the Royal Sanitary Institute. In 1916, he said, there were 806 cases of enteric fever in New Zealand, with 36 deaths. In none of the following years had there been so many cases, and in 1935 the total number of cases was 87, with 10 deaths. In Canterbury during the last 23 years the highest number of cases was 44 —in 1920. Last year there were only two cases.

This Autumn many new and interesting weaves and fabrics are included in C. Smith’s showing. Included are Angoras in flecked and check effects, Afghalaines, Fur Fabrics, Fancy Worsteds; novel Tweeds, and Coatings. Those who like to make their own garments are advised to see this fine range.—Advt.

One feels a certain satisfaction in being able to offer something which is held in high esteem by the Imperial Institute and West End Clubs, London On the West Coast We have within our reach a whisky which appeals favourably to the palates of London’s leading society, viz., Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, and there is little wonder that Dewar’s has become the popular favourite with all sections of the community for its mild flavour and smoothness. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport. Advt.

The Government has purchased portion of the farm land of Keeney Bros, North Beach, Cobden, to be used in the extension of the housing scheme, in Greymouth.

Regulations issued under the Agricultural Workers Act, 1936, extend the provisions of that act to cover agricultural and pastoral workers employed on farms and stations used for the commercial production of wool, meat, and/or grain (excluding seed), other than those who are covered by an award or industrial agreement.—Press Association.

At their annual meeting at Wellington last week, members of the Catholic Hierarchy of New Zealand, decided to hold the usual Anzac Day services at all parish churches on Sun-, day, April 25; also to have special services and prayers at all churches on Sunday May 16, for blessings on the reign of the King and Queen.—-Press Assn.

At an executive meeting of the Greymouth Home and School Association, it was decided to have a “Book Drive” by the children to supplement the children’s library at the School. Arrangements were .made and committees formed for a fair to be held in the near future, for the purpose of supplementing the Assembly Hall funds. Mr. J. Emsworth, of the Regent Theatre, was thanked for his generous assistance to the Association.

When the Rangitane arrived at Wellington recently, there was included in her cargo a wreath of laurel leaves and poppies about three feet in diameter, and on it was a card bearing the following words: “In affectionate remem-, brance of my New Zealand comrades who fell during or after the most wonderful adventure of modern times. — lan Hamilton, London, 27/2/37.” The wreath will be placed on the Wellington Citizens’ War Memorial during the Anzac Day services.—Press Association.

The Union Company’s vessel Gabriella, sailed, this afternoon, with 730,000 superficial feet of timber, mostly red pine, for Sydney. Owing' to the fact that her captain, Captain S. E. Gaskin, was unfamiliar with the swinging of the vessel in the river, the services of the tug >vere utilised to take her from the No. 4 berth down to the lower end of the wharf, to swing, and the time that the operation took caused many watchers to think that the vessel had stuck in. the river. Such, however, was not the case.

The Department of Agriculture has notified all pip-fru'it growers that it is the Government’s intentiorf to introduce compulsory standardisation of all apples, pears and lemons sold within the Dominion, as from August 1, 1937, and that the fruit industry will be given Government assistance. The Government has agreed to provide a sum not exceeding £40,000 to augment to an assessed price level (should it be necessary) the market returns from the sale of tree fruits disposed of within the Dominion. The price level is to be fixed at a figure which is held by the Department of Agriculture to be sufficient to enable the average efficient orchardist with average quality fruit to meet the increased wages payable to orchard' workers uJnder the wages agreement for workers in the fruit industry,” the circular says.

The members of the Grey Automobile Association, and motorists generally, are invited to attend the unveiling of the memorial to the late Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson, at the Divide, Otira Gorge, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. —Advt.

The amount of private business transacted through trading banks in New Zealand was indicated by figures quoted Jay Mr. P. L. Porter, in an address to the Canterbury Economic Society last evening. “The average weekly amount debited to bank accounts, other than Government accounts, for the whole of New Zealand, was £22,000,000 in February,” he said. “As the average amount of each cheque was approximately £77, we can estimate that some 285,000 cheques were drawn each week —a rate of nearly 15,000,000 cheques a year. In addition to these thousands of transactions each day, the banking system is continually handling the overseas trade of the country and settling the debits and credits arising between individuals. There is also the daily business of remitting money by telegraph and mail among towns and countries.” Mr. Porter added that he would not go into the details of the clearing system. “It works so smoothly that it would be perceptible only if stopped—like the rotation of the earth,” he said.

Fountain Pens of best quality British made, in all the latest styles. Prices range from 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/-, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, 10/6, 12/6, 15/-, 16/6, 17/6. 21/-, 25/-, 27/6, 30/- to 70/each. Propelling Pencils, best British makes from 1/3, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 5/-, 7/6, 8/6, 15/- to 30/- each. Large stocks of accessories and parts. Full stocks of all Fountain Pen Inks 1/- to 2/6 at B. DIXON’S LTD., Tainui Street. —Advt.

Those interested in Model Aeroplane building are invited to inspect the new stocks of sets at B. DIXON’S, LTD. All types of machines represented. Prices range from 1/-, 2/6, 5/- to 9/6 a set. Latest books on Model Aeroplane Construction. Y’our inspection is invited. —Advt.

If you’re looking for something very new and different for Autumn go to C. Smith’s. There you’ll find fashion goods from the world’s markets. Smart coats luxuriously furred! Hats with tricky crowns and quills! Unusual and cosy cardigans and jumpers! Underwear both dainty and warm! All specially selected ser vfco and style at moderate orices — Advt

Jigsaw Puzzles for Winter evenings. The latest designs in Jigsaw Puzzles, covering many interesting subjects, ranging in prices from 1/- to 16/6 each. All made in three-ply wood. Chessmen 3/6 to 30/- set. Chess and Draught Boards 9d to 3/- each. Draughtsmen 1/3 to 2/6 a. set. Dominoes, in sixes and nines. 1/- to 3/6 a sot. Hundreds of Table Games at B. DIXON’S LTD., Tainui Street.—Advt.